The Lund 1852MT Jon 2011 is a flat-bottom design and the Lund WC 16 2006 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Lund 1852MT Jon 2011 at 18,0 ft versus Lund WC 16 2006 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1852MT Jon 2011 tips the scales at 475 lbs - 140 lbs more than the Lund WC 16 2006 at 335 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 65 hp, the Lund 1852MT Jon 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Lund WC 16 2006's 25-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1852MT Jon 2011 comes in at 7 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Lund WC 16 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.